Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at BLACKTHORN
Antibacterial drugs | Infections
Items (12m)
488
Total Quantity
5,551
NHS Cost
£2.7K
vs National Avg
+2.3%
BLACKTHORN prescribed 488 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,716 to the NHS. This is 2.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
42
Jun 2026
34
Jun 2026
30
Jun 2026
33
Jun 2026
41
Jun 2026
45
Jun 2026
43
Jun 2026
56
Jun 2026
41
Jun 2026
52
Jun 2026
32
Jun 2026
39
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 488 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 5,551 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,716 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | +2.3% |
Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 488 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 477 items |
| Difference | +2.3% vs national average |
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Data sourced from NHSBSA English Prescribing Dataset, CQC, and GP Patient Survey. Prescribing data does not indicate quality of care. Higher prescribing rates may reflect patient demographics. Always consult your GP for medical advice.